How to Boardslide

[@DRCUBE111]

Now the hard part finding the double sided ledge

[@slothsxl]

forreal

[@seoskimi5872]

Never seen one in real life

[@andrewramirez3332]

some parking spots with the thing at the front

[@buuuub1104]

same they aren't very popular outside of America

[@emanuelorozco1439]

Parking block

[@matthewbennett3729]

More people should be watching these great videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Ben.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

Thanks Matthew.

[@hobojoethefunnynumberfinde9409]

yeaaaah these vids are big pog

[@jonedsweeps6379]

Are you the inventor of the Bennett grind?

[@puggzdeathmarch2414]

Yeah, take that primitive graphics!

[@beastgamingxl241]

He needs a new board

[@hawkwind769]

Once you get to doing longer slides... It helps to keep your eyes fixed on small focal point out in front out you. Visualising ahead about three seconds out helps keep balance. Works for manual also. Really works for just about anything. Visualization and practice is the key to success .

[@gabrielcaraballo9540]

Bro thanks so much I've been trying to get manuals down and I really wanna boardslide

[@imightjustmakeit]

You'd be able to drive a motorcycle. That's how you go into turns. Look ahead of you and the body follow

[@isaiah1516]

Bought a rail on Amazon for pretty cheap. Getting more comfortable on my board, so next month I'll start incorporating boardslides to my routine. Used to do them all the time and loved the feeling of grinding the whole rail. Can't wait to tear up my deck!

[@enriquevega4001]

so i only know how to ollie and half 180 (90) and i learned my first boardslide today from this video

[@chloeskateallday726]

He deserves more subs

[@Jesuschrist-vb8yi]

Same

[@RaabStephan]

As an old person starting to skate, I'm glad I was wearing a helmet when doing these. I didn't follow this progression and just jumped onto the rail in my yard. Definitely 'Zooted' myself backwards, bodyslamming the concrete and hitting the back of my helmet on the floor. Going to try some low curb slides to build back up to the rail.

[@pealpealpeal]

damn this was super helpful, thank you :)

[@gibronnaqeelandries3406]

Can you slide

[@tank5719]

pealpealpeal mother peal notice me

[@likeSK8]

I’ve watched this a couple times now… helped me get the courage to learn these, thanks ! now that I know how it’s interesting to re watch and have the perspective of having done these on a similar curb appreciate all the knowledge you’ve dropped!! 🤜🏼🤛🏼 hope you are well 🤙🏼🛹

[@andrewwillson6362]

Hi from Sydney Australia, Thanks for the tips, I will keep working my basics and now I can add this small step to my warm ups. Thanks

[@SkateGirlAndrea]

I started learning these last summer. Going to continue this spring. Good tips, thanks 😊 sweet tricks at the end.

[@PaulGunnerMcGuire]

Ben when you fell to you knees. "OOOwe!" WT? I'm glad you didn't get hurt buddy but you gotta watch yourself fall. Lol it was kinda funny, almost thought you were gonna Hulk Out! Great lesson and yes I fall on my bum very often.

[@anzaeria]

I did board slides on a curb at a local carpark when I skated regularly in the 1980s. I found them pretty easy to do (including the very first time I tried them.) And they were a lot of fun. Back then, I was doing board slides on rib bones which pretty much everyone had on their boards around that era. I liked the feel of plastic sliding on concrete. Ive never had the opportunity to do this trick on the bare wood of a deck - I guess that would have a different feel to it. Also, the curb that I used was lower and narrower than the one in your video. Your curb looks kind of intimidating. I'm not keen on using wax - that stuff looks dangerous!

[@mr_d3adw873]

Hi, Old School! Not to hate bc I'm sure you had fun and that's all that matters, but yes the wood feeling is different and wax just makes it more fun. More dangerous..? Yea but skateboarding is dangerous in and of itself. You got to take risks to learn new things and get better. I definitely prefer wax over none, but my first boardslide was without. It's different, kinda like ice skating. Slick and scary if you've never been on the ice, once you get used to it you glide around majestically 😂

[@sk8rscout]

This is so helpful, thank you so much! I like the fact you gave progressive steps and practices you can try at each step!

[@sdm74]

This was THE best shown way of learning slides!!! Thanks Ben

[@joshuahutchings558]

I was trying to do the first step of just getting onto the curb on my own and couldnt do it. I couldnt lift the trucks high enough and also would just panic and run into it sometimes. Then I found this video and having it explained as doing a short manual helped so much.

[@wheelsrr]

yooo that was insane man @ 6:10 . keep on doing what you love!

[@bendegros]

Check out the still shot at 6:02. Sweet breakdance moves.

[@whiteboardanimations0154]

Finally one that shows me how to do a boardslide without an ollie

[@ryanrodriguez3971]

@Brennan Ryder we all start somewhere

[@reveu1]

man where are these curbs when i was growin up LOL. I learned how to boardslide on a foot high rail

[@Miabiabanana03]

when he said “Owww my kneee” I felt that

[@rinkylinkydinky3608]

just learned my first grind trick (boardslide obviously) cuz of u. tysm man

[@B_i_R_D__M_a_N]

Keep these a' comin’ Benjamin! Wicked helpful.

[@Thejesuskid]

Diggin the kick flip on fakeie out 💯

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

I've just landed my first ones couple of days before - feels awesome and this video is spot on!

[@scltxn]

is what tricks do you know?

[@scltxn]

now what tricks do you know*

[@mms4397]

For anyone who can’t find a double sided curb you can use a waxed up parking block and it will work the same

[@anzaeria]

Back in the 1980s, I found board slides really easy to do with plastic rib bones. After a big break from skating, I tried them again today with a board with no rib bones and I can't slide at all. The board comes to a complete stop.

[@tomahawkchop9890]

Yeah I use rib bones on my set up. Mainly because curbs are what I skate most of the time.

[@marmooki]

anzaeria personally I ride one rail you should definitely start with that homie oh also put it on yer toe side 👍

[@benjaminlinietsky731]

go faster

[@coolman7-de6iu]

Guys so there was this guy he helped me board slide and he really made me confident so I went to the rail but when I approach it it’s scary and u doubt it I told him I’ll do it when I got the guts people who are learning u got it!

[@melbourneguy5353]

I learned my boardslide from your video. Thank you so much! Great video

[@jamesrolland7929]

I have a short blue one outside of my apartment parking lot, so I can totally practice on that. since it's a double-sided curb!

[@alexsoso2239]

Wow I found your video between some that had tons of views but you did explain it way better that them ! thank you so much !

[@SchokoIadenonkel]

I've been looking all over for a curb like this in my village to practice grinds and slides and I've found zip so far. It's kind of crazy how I'm not able to find a single one, lol.

[@mickyskatez5698]

Just go to empty lots or lots with not too much cars usually you will find some

[@noahhill6662]

U can use regular curbs to practise to tho

[@PugginNThuggin]

Try parking blocks!

[@hulluu.elf007]

Thank youuuu! Excellent tips!

[@mr_d3adw873]

Some other tips I've seen here and done myself. Keep your knees bent, body low. Low center of mass is easier to balance than a taller one. Also because when you stand straight up, or back straight, your shoulders and back tend to stay in one place while your legs are still trying to ride a skateboard. Try to keep everything low and forward. B, don't go crazy with the wax at first. Trust me. Maybe even practice it dry, which will suck and you won't slide at all, but at least you'll get the feel of landing on the boardslide. After that my tips would be the same as the video. Start at the end and work your way to longer distances. Have fun skating!! (Edit: also I know I just kinda reiterated some of what he said, but that's because he covered it pretty well. But visualizing my stance as more of a low, bent stance instead of, let me hit this with my legs out like a baby giraffe.)

[@binarysun_]

This made me do my first board slides within 20 minutes! Awesome 👍

[@Lemurs]

Thanks Ben, I learned how to boardslide because of you :)

[@Clips4thevibes]

Backtail help please Ben! Your way of describing is the best on KZbin! Q. What's your #1 goto board, truck and wheel size?? :) Q2. How tall are you? Weight? Shoe?

[@bendegros]

Deck 8.125 is ideal but I like bigger decks too. trucks 144 mm hanger. wheel size 51. Height 6 foot 1 . weight 175 lbs .shoe 10.5

[@Clips4thevibes]

Thanks so much Ben!!

[@billymullins1357]

Weight on the toes not the heel's so you don't slip out, slow and low until you get the feel. I broke my arm going to ham without feeling it out. Always bent knees.

[@josephzacari]

super helpful, he gave a very broad idea about it

[@aaleeksii]

What a sweet spot to practice boardslides. We have absolutely none of curbs like that in my city :(

[@EzStevie2k2]

10 years ago i tried to boardslide and i leaned too back and slipped hitting my tailbone and back of my head like getting the undertaker last ride onto the curb and got traumatized by boardslides ever since

[@46on56MILLIES]

Confused, how and what way do i shift my weight, can you show a super slow mode . of foot placement .

[@46on56MILLIES]

I eat the wax. It helps,,,,alot. Great lesson. Video. Thanks

[@javierrodriguez3977]

Thank you!!!!! You helped me land this one!!!

[@em77775]

Excellent tips

[@leewhitworth9142]

It sucks trying to street skate in the UK, we don't have parking blocks here and none of our curbs are painted. Also every curb is on a busy road, and the ones that aren't are shredded and rough. I'll keep at it though.

[@vileremains3757]

This is an actual skateboarder making trick tips not some guy just showing how high he can kick flip. We need more people like Ben

[@graff5274]

Really really good advice man. This will help me alot. thaank you

[@Never-woke]

Hey man.. Question.. when learning tricks stationary i tend to land premo and slam back as if someone swept my legs out from me, i landed on my wrist and it broke like that. Now it freaks me out, how can / should i fall to not break a wrist when falling that way ? Its a real hard slam back no time to really even think about it as im sure you know what i mean.. thanks Any help is appreciated,

[@bendegros]

Sometimes there is no escape. It happens. Sometimes you are actually less likely to get hurt trying things moving because you have some momentum to roll or slide which helps your slam not be so straight up and down. Also learning how to fall and when you are going to is something that can only be gained from hard won experience. Having injuries and getting back on it is what separates the lifelong skaters from those who quit. We don't keep skating just because we want to. We kind of have too for our mental well being. It can take a little while to get the confidence back but an injury is just a learning experience.

[@Jovanni_lopez_13]

Not sure if this helps but I heard and kinda learn when it ever comes to falling on your harms or hands, if it happens or you know you not going to make it, it's best to not give your arms like strength or like power because when you fall you can break it like that, some skaters say to leave your hands and arms loose almost like when they give you flu shots to relax your arms. Not saying you should like not catch yourself if you fall but if you do thinking your going to fall on your hands try to put less strength into your arms and before attempting relax and take it smooth learning.

[@DowntimeMedia]

Double sided curbs, aka parking blocks

[@zvnabalisong4935]

This was really helpful thank you

[@boisebroncoadventures]

Thanks for sharing! It’s funny how I was doing some things kind of right but so much wrong! lol liked and subbed!

[@armin38822]

1. Have a decent frontside 180 2. Start on a curb or a smaler rail 3. Commit 4. Stay relaxed

[@s.a.l.1974]

Thanks ben, now I'm terrified of zooting

[@user-rd7lz1kn8j]

i can land the trick easily when i boardslide on a rail, buck i can’t land it when i slide on a curb. can anyone help pls

[@anthonys2583]

Very helpful, Thanks

[@christopherwho8566]

Cheers Big Ears !

[@ElisainNature]

6:02 reminded me SO much about Stewart! LOL :-D ..Look what I can do!!!

[@lukehostetter9354]

I’m using a large parking barrier and I keep getting stuck even when I wax it and going faster causes my trucks to clip it any tips?

[@abumadina]

5:39 wheel bite?

[@brandonmeade9606]

i mean i never did this for boardslides i just hopped on the rail i remember i fell bafk a few times but nothing to bad

[@Lauren-cg6fj]

Such a helpful informative video. I probably still won't be able to do this ahaa

[@matroxman11]

I can get into these pretty much every try but getting out is the real trick

[@samwayland2541]

This video helped so much

[@jamesdewaal2796]

How do u find your spots?

[@fatdogwiggle]

He'll yeah! Can't wait to get out and start working on this. Great video.

[@gavinwilson7051]

Good video very helpful!🤙🏻

[@graff5274]

My only problem is i fall backwards and forwards. I have a really hard time balancing up straight. And i really like the tricks you did at the end, that was cool brother!

[@bendegros]

More time in the saddle should straighten that problem out. It sounds like your trying which is the best way to get there.

[@Lemurs]

I would be a dream to find a ledge like that to practice on

[@abbyferrer7415]

Can I do the fs 180 motion and use that as a method of sliding

[@ilikeskate]

This is good man

[@The-um6hq]

Lol I remember going full speed on my skateboard at my school (this was during summer so I didn’t get caught)and did a Manuel and fell and hit my tailbone and I have really bad issues with it it’s never the same but I still skateboard

[@kelownapad2164]

hey Ben, I'm from Richmond. May I ask what elementary school this video is filmed in.

[@bendegros]

I actually don't know the name. It's on #1 rd between granville and westminster

[@samcalab6105]

I’m getting a rail (flat) is it much harder

[@GregSkinner]

5:54 clean!!!

[@Mattvasilev]

Thanks ben

[@venomsquad6299]

thx so much it helped so much thx thx thx

[@OGEazyBeatz]

How about with a metal?

[@syd4223]

omg this video is so helpful 😇

[@ogsxl]

i want to learn to hubba grind

[@mistesortidelgado2257]

How do you not shoot out the board

[@Pawanchugatte]

Thanks man✌

[@JohnSmithson999]

It's better to lean on your toes and try and fall forward than it is to lean on your heels and fly off backwards.

[@user-rd7lz1kn8j]

i can slide on it really well, i’m just having trouble landing it🙄, any tips anyone?

[@NoBsfitness03]

J Maniqz mannnn me too

[@sleepyxtrap8488]

Popped my ankle.. shit hurt

[@CaliBreeeze]

My kneeez! Jus do ett!

[@bendegros]

I thought you might appreciate my wimpy whining:)

[@tinormous-road2gains13]

Just slammed trying this for the first time and tried to slide to much of the board and leant far to back should have watched this first before trying .

[@IkBenEros]

i already learned myself how to boardslide haha

[@bendegros]

Boardslides were one of the first trick I remember learning. Do you have any more tutorial requests?

[@IkBenEros]

Ben Degros tbh im struggeling to get into a 50:50 grind on a low ledge

[@bendegros]

I will do a tutorial on 50 50's. Although, I think we both know that it will be your hard work and practice that will earn you your 50 50's and not my tutorial. You might already have them before I get around to making a video.

[@IkBenEros]

Ben Degros yea but u might show me something that helps me

[@thejaguar1758]

I dont have a curb like that. All i have is a small waxed ledge.

[@bendegros]

You can boardslide a ledge but it is much harder to do a long one. You can do short ones where you bonk it off the end. For long ones your front wheels get in the way, that's what makes them harder.

[@thejaguar1758]

Ben Degros yep. This ledge is short and it does not have a drop off end where you can just ride/slide off. Instead, this ledge is gradually becoming smaller, so after sliding for about 1 second, I can no longer slide because the ledge is too short at one corner

[@gonga5837]

5:57

[@IkBenEros]

nice shoes.... review incomming??

[@bendegros]

Those are Adidas superstars(not the vulcanized skate ones). I bought them to do a review but they felt too bulky for a good skate shoe. I probably will still do one.

[@IkBenEros]

Ben Degros yea they look pretty bulky

[@gibronnaqeelandries3406]

CIA say hey to Pablo

[@yotuttle]

Hi dad 😍

[@CokeSoldaat]

in the hospital right now cuz of boardslide rip elbow

[@sluggish._]

deadass

[@charlierogers9624]

Zoot means something else in uk

[@guydude9285]

Shoulda said yeeting right out instead of zooting

[@krasserj4k]

The only problem I have is slipping out

[@rydenhaze10]

youtube recommends me this video after i ate shit and sprained my finger tryna board slide 💀

[@connercharbonneau4311]

No zooting

[@raindropz8460]

I eat shit trying to do one 😂